Indian patriot and philosopher. Born in Bhagur, District Nashik, Maharashtra.
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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Commemorated ati
India House - in India
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Savarkar at India House
Savarkar was here from 1906 to 1909. The plaque was unveiled by Lord Fenner B...
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